Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Director

Subject Matter+Kivvit is seeking a Senior Director to accelerate our firm’s growth across diverse industries, sectors and issues.
who you arE

Self-motivated leader and strategic thinker who can bring passion and commitment to clients and team members.
Energized by the prospect of winning new business and servicing high profile clients.
Inspires teams to do great work with a need to prioritize, work on multiple issues simultaneously and exceed client expectations.
Provides team leadership and emphasize sthe empowerment and growth of team members.
Earned a reputation with clients as a trusted advisor and innovative problem solver
Embraces and capitalizes on change to develop campaigns within the context of an ever-evolving political, corporate and media landscape

what you’ll do

Secure and support the generation or management of a $1M+ portfolio of business annually
Lead accounts in varying topic areas and manage client relationships and deliverables
Lead new business development efforts, including strategy development and management of pitch teams
Create high-impact communications strategies and leverage your team to optimize impact and results
Successfully integrate paid media and digital platforms, products, and services into new business opportunities
Design and manage client budgets and work plans to meet financial objectives
Build and motivate talented teams and enhance individual and team performance

your experience

As a qualified candidate, you have experience in all areas below:

Deep understanding of at least one business sector, issue, and/or policy/regulatory area and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-ed’s, white papers, etc.)
Leadership and management skills across the firm with account teams and clients
Ability to manage time across multiple assignments and clients including new business opportunities
Expertise at creating comprehensive communications strategies and solutions

As an exceptional candidate, you possess many of the following attributes:

Experience developing and leading large-scale communications or campaigns
Ability to navigate the rapidly shifting, news, digital and data analytics landscape, and can creatively apply insights to client situations
Track record of designing systems and teams that ensure that everyone can thrive
Ability to grow and expand client relationships and budgets
Strong relationships with executives and communication professionals associated with an industry or sector of expertise

Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!
Who we are

Subject Matter+Kivvit, where creative advocacy meets data-driven communications.

Our diverse skill sets deliver unexpected solutions that break through a complicated communications and policy landscape. We are an integrated consultancy, offering strategic communications, data analytics & insights, government relations, digital strategy, creative content, and advertising services.

As one of the largest independent agencies, we provide clients with the attention they expect of a boutique firm, with the resources of a national agency.

We are here for what is now, and what is next.

Subject Matter+Kivvit prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from traditionally underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators.

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Fully paid parental leave
401(k) contributions
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
11 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year